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AK03 RFN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,872 mi
Last recorded161,872 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RFN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 161,872 miles

nearside and offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 143,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,455 miles

3rd row rear seats not fitted at the time of test therefore seat belts not checked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear disc and pads discoloured, signs of over heating

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front floors have the beginning of corrosion within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

brake pad warning light on, pads appear ok

tracking check needed

Fail 20 Dec 2016 138,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

3rd row rear seats not fitted at the time of test therefore seat belts not checked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear disc and pads discoloured, signs of over heating

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front floors have the beginning of corrosion within 30cm of a suspension component mounting

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

brake pad warning light on, pads appear ok

tracking check needed

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,140 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 104,786 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2014 98,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,365 miles

rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,478 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r seat missing at time of testing

Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r seat missing at time of testing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,869 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2009 56,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,989 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 36,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,591 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AK03 RFN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 RFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK03 RFN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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